SanDisk Extreme II 480GB SSD

The SanDisk Extreme II internal solid-state drive is a great opening volley into the high-end consumer market. It offers enthusiast-level performance from a historically OEM-focused company.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Launch applications faster and enjoy quicker system boot ups/shut downs
  • Sequential Read/Write up to 545MB/500MB per sec.
  • Random Read/Write up to 95000 /75000 IOPS
  • Low power consumption for cooler operation and extended battery life; Power Consumption (active): 0.22w
  • Noise reduction for quiet drive operation; Vibration (Operating/Non-operating) : 5 gRMS, 10-2000 HZ / 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 HZ
  • Durable Stainless-steel casing in 7.0mm thickness; Shock Resistance up to 1500 G @ 0.5 m/sec
  • Operating temperature: 32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70 ºC)
  • MTBF: 2.0M Hours, product backed with five year limited warranty

PROS

+ Excellent price/performance ratio for under $1 per GB.

CONS

- There are significantly cheaper drives for customers willing to trade performance for value.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 16, 2013
The SanDisk Extreme II internal solid-state drive is a great opening volley into the high-end consumer market. It offers enthusiast-level performance from a historically OEM-focused company.
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